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Hong Kong Film Examines Bus Explosion and Intersecting Lives
Director Herman Yau’s new film opens with a Valentine’s Day bus explosion in Hong Kong and follows a police investigation that uncovers multiple personal stories.
VarietyAsghar Farhadi Discusses New Film Made in France After Return to Iran
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi premiered his French-language film Parallel Tales at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie was completed during his time outside Iran following his departure in 2022.
VarietyBrazilian Director Develops Berlinale Short Into Feature Film
Brazilian director Laís Santos Araújo is expanding her short film Infantaria into a feature. The project has received support from the Cannes Cinéfondation Residence and a CNC writing grant.
variety.comActress Delivers Standout Performance in Cannes Film Festival Entry
A film starring an actress known for intense screen presence premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The black-and-white drama explores postwar Germany through a father-daughter road trip.
koreaboo.comPark Chan-wook and Demi Moore Join Cannes 2026 Jury
The Cannes Film Festival has announced that director Park Chan-wook and actor Demi Moore will serve on the jury for its 2026 edition. The pair will help select winners among the feature films in competition. The announcement was reported by France24 on May 13, 2026.
france24.comOver 600 French Film Professionals Sign Letter Opposing Vincent Bollore Bid for UGC
More than 600 French film professionals including Juliette Binoche, Adèle Haenel, Swann Arlaud and Damien Bonnard signed an open letter opposing Vincent Bolloré's plan to take full control of UGC, France’s third-largest cinema chain. Bolloré already holds a 34 percent stake in…
The Hollywood ReporterImax Announces 10-Theater Expansion Deal with Hoyts in Australia and New Zealand
Imax has agreed to add 10 new laser cinema locations with Hoyts Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand by 2028. This follows an earlier four-theater deal, increasing the total to 14 Imax screens in Hoyts' network. The expansion aims to meet growing demand for premium cinema experie…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUkrainian Action Film 'Killhouse' Released, Inspired by Real Drone Rescue During Ongoing Conflict
The action thriller Killhouse, directed by Liubomyr Levytskyi, premiered in Kyiv this week, drawing on a true account of civilians saved by Ukrainian drone operators amid the ongoing war. The film features cameos from notable figures and incorporates real combat drone footage. Ma…